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Feb. 2,1950
HARTINGTON — The month of January has been a cold one according to the report prepared by D.E. Ewing, official weather observer for Hartington.
There were 17 sub-zero days in January.
Feb. 2, 1950
HARTINGTON — Saturday night a car apparently became impatient standing out in the cold, and tried to come in to Ferris & Sons to get warm. The car, belonging to Hurle Elsberry of southwest of Pleasant Valley, was standing at the curb with the motor running, but no driver. It suddenly started up over the curb, cleared the step and struck the door casing at the store’s main entrance.
The car, equipped with fluid drive, apparently slipped gear in some manner, and without the aid of the driver, started into the store. The car was not damaged, but there was a small amount of damage to the doorway.
Feb. 2, 1950
HARTINGTON —Newspapers, like the times, have changed in the past 50 years.
The 1900 issues of The Cedar County News were almost a medical reference work, where-in a remedy could be found.
In one issue there were advertisements for: Beggs Blood purifier; Beggs German Salve, which could cure almost anything; Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup; and Beggs Hair Renewer.
Feb. 5,1950
LAUREL — John Solso, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.I. Solso, was one of two Hastings college youths who were injured Sunday when a bomb, they were making in a workshop in the basement of the college chapel, exploded. Young Solso sustained a fractured leg, cuts from bomb fragments, and severe burns. His pal, Richard McNeal was similarly injured. The reports indicated that the explosion damaged the walls of the room and the floor of the building. This damage was estimated at approximately $150. Both of the injured lads are in a Hastings hospital and their condition is reported as satisfactory. The incident is being investigated by college authorities, Hastings police and firemen.
Feb. 4. 1960
HARTINGTON — Judge Edward Hesse filed here Tuesday for renomination for the office of Cedar County judge.
Feb. 4, 1960
HARTINGTON — A diesel engine and car with a snow plow attached left the tracks about six miles west of Hartington last Thursday night while attempting to open the railroad tracks to Crofton.
